Jo Maphala

• Led cost estimation processes to ensure project financial accuracy and compliance.
• Managed procurement activities, negotiating contracts to optimize material costs and supplier relationships.
• Oversaw project budgets, conducting regular audits to track expenditures and identify discrepancies.
• Collaborated with project teams to develop and implement effective cost control strategies.

• Mentored junior quantity surveyors, enhancing team capabilities and overall productivity.
• Analyzed project risks, providing strategic recommendations for mitigation and contingency planning.
• Developed detailed reports on financial performance for stakeholder presentations and decision-making support.
• Streamlined reporting procedures, improving efficiency in documentation and communication across projects.

• Led cost estimation processes for construction projects, ensuring accurate budgeting and resource allocation.
• Managed procurement activities, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Conducted detailed quantity take-offs, enhancing project planning and material management efficiency.
• Collaborated with project teams to monitor progress, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.

• Led project planning initiatives to streamline operational processes and enhance project delivery timelines.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Developed comprehensive project documentation to support compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Analyzed project data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.

• Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
• Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
• Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
• Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.

• Managed cost estimation processes for large-scale construction projects.
• Developed and maintained project budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial guidelines.
• Coordinated with contractors and suppliers to streamline procurement procedures and enhance project efficiency.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential financial impacts on ongoing projects.

Pre-Contract Administration

Ø Cash flow forecasts

Ø Advice on procurement and tendering procedures

Ø Preparation of tender documents

Ø Pre-tender interviews with prospective Contractors

Ø Tender negotiations

Ø Tender assessment & analysis

Ø Drafting Contracts

Ø Monitor design development within approved budget constraints.

Post-Contract Administration

Ø Assessment of Contractors' interim payment certificate

Managed contract administration processes

Validated and reconciled contract variations to ensure alignment with project scope and budget.

Managed change control processes to maintain project integrity and minimize disruptions.

Ø Cost control/reporting

Ø Negotiation, settlement of Contractual claims & Project close-out reports.